NEW YORK – Following the designation of the Islamic
Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization by the 27 foreign
ministers of the European Union, the World Jewish Congress, released the
following statement:
“The World Jewish Congress
welcomes the consensus decision by the 27 foreign ministers of the European
Union to designate and list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a
terrorist organization, a long overdue step that reflects the reality of the
grave threat posed by the Iranian regime to EU security, regional stability,
and democratic societies worldwide. For years, we have warned that the IRGC is
the engine behind Iran’s system of state-sponsored terrorism and the primary
instrument through which Tehran exports violence, extremism and repression far
beyond its borders.
“Through its extensive
network of proxies, the IRGC has enabled and directed attacks against Jewish
communities, EU and international interests, and countless innocent civilians
across the Middle East and beyond. At the same time, it has played a leading role
in the brutal repression of peaceful protests inside Iran, carrying out serious
human rights violations and demonstrating complete contempt for fundamental
freedoms and international law.
“This designation will
trigger asset freezes and travel bans, placing the IRGC alongside terrorist
entities such as al-Qaeda and Islamic State under the EU’s sanctions regime. It
sends a tangible message that the European Union will no longer tolerate the
export of terrorism and repression from Tehran. This step must now be matched
by strong and consistent enforcement, including the dismantling of the IRGC’s
financial and operational networks within the EU, so that this decision
delivers real consequences and meaningful protection for European citizens,
Jewish communities, and democratic societies worldwide.”
About the World Jewish Congress
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